Cannabis Topicals – Learn The Basics

We’re lucky to live in a time when there is so much cannabis innovation happening. There are more ways than ever to enjoy the plant and harness its versatile power. You can get everything from cannabis suppositories for menstrual cramps, to virtually any type of cannabis-infused food you could imagine, transdermal THC patches for pain, marijuana-infused cold brew coffee, and even cannabis in pill form. What a time to be alive!

While cannabis topicals aren’t exactly new (in fact, cannabis topicals have been used for centuries), they are one of the fastest growing product segments in the world of legal weed. But what makes these marijuana topicals so popular? Why do so many cannabis users swear by topicals?

Commonly Asked Questions: Cannabis Topicals

What are the benefits of cannabis topicals?

Cannabis topicals are a popular choice for those who are curious about the medicinal benefits of cannabis but not so interested in getting stoned or smoking. Just like when it is smoked or eaten, using cannabis on your skin can help relieve stress, inflammation, and localized pain. Topicals can even help make things more exciting during sex or self-stimulation!

Whether a customer is looking for something to help with arthritic pain in their hands or are training for a marathon and have sore muscles from a hard training schedule, topicals are a fantastic choice. Not only are they effective, topicals are discreet, won’t get you high, and don’t have to be smoked or eaten.

Can you get high from cannabis topicals?

This is probably the most commonly asked question about cannabis topicals. To cut to the chase, no, using a marijuana topical or weed lotion will not make you high. That’s because when you absorb cannabis through the skin, it isn’t hitting your bloodstream like it does when inhaled or eaten.

The natural follow up question is, “If cannabis topicals aren’t absorbed in the bloodstream, do they still work?” It’s a good question with a pretty simple answer: yes! Cannabis absorbed through the skin still interacts with CB2 receptors throughout the body. This is how topicals provide relief without the high.

Will marijuana topicals show up on a drug test?

It’s unfortunate that many people still have to worry about THC showing up on a drug test at work, even though they live in or visited a legal cannabis state! If this is a worry of yours, topicals are actually a very good option. As mentioned in the last answer, topicals, generally speaking, are not absorbed into the bloodstream and will not show up in a drug test. The only exception is transdermal cannabis patches. These patches can actually send THC into the bloodstream, but the amount transferred is likely to be minuscule.

It is highly unlikely that enough THC from a cannabis topical will trigger a positive result on a drug test. In one study from 2017, researchers studied three individuals who used two types of cannabis topicals two to four times per day for three days. On the third day, they were urine and blood tested for drugs and not a single one tested positive for THC.

Apothecanna has become the cult classic of cannabis topicals. Its logo can be recognized from a mile away and lines major dispensary shelves all over the country. Apothecanna’s Extra Strength Pain Creme is an easy option for everyday pain relief. The mix of cannabis, peppermint, juniper, and arnica will provide instant results and smells pretty good too.

Bath soaks are a newer type of cannabis topical that everyone should try. There is a reason why athletic trainers suggest recovering with an Epsom salt bath after a hard workout. Epsom salts can only be made better by infusing them with cannabis. Toss Dixie Bath Soak into a warm bath after a hard workout or a particularly painful day. It will soothe you into a night of good sleep and serious recovery.

Cannabis topicals aren’t only used for pain and inflammation; they can be used in the bedroom too! Using a cannabis-infused personal lubricant can take sex to the next level by increasing sexual sensitivity and increasing blood flow to erogenous zones. Try a dab of Evos Lab Intimate Oil on your intimate areas 15-20 minutes before sex and see how it elevates the experience.

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